LIVING MARINE RESOURCES MANAGEMENT ACT 1995 - SECT 304 Disclosure of interest by employees
LIVING MARINE RESOURCES MANAGEMENT ACT 1995 - SECT 304
Disclosure of interest by employees
(1) A person employed in the Department who has an interest as referred to in subsection (2) in a matter relating to fish must disclose the interest to the Secretary as soon as practicable after the person becomes aware of that fact.Penalty: Fine not exceeding 100 penalty units.(2) A person has an interest in a matter relating to fish if (a) the person has, or has a reasonable expectation of having, a direct or indirect financial benefit in the matter; and(b) the benefit is likely to conflict with any power or function of that person in relation to that matter.(3) A person has an indirect financial benefit in a matter if the person (a) is a member of a company or body which has a financial interest in the matter; or(b) is a partner, agent or consultant of a person who has a financial interest in the matter.